Love Quotes for Speeches & Cards

A well-chosen love quote can open a speech, close a card, or hang on a sign at the reception. It borrows the eloquence of someone who said it better than you could — and there’s nothing wrong with that.

The key is choosing the right quote for the right moment, and using it sparingly.

Classic love quotes

Timeless and universally loved

“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn Use for: Cards, signs, invitations.

“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” — Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights Use for: Readings, cards, stationery.

“I have found the one whom my soul loves.” — Song of Solomon 3:4 Use for: Religious ceremonies, invitations, signs.

“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” — Dr Seuss Use for: Speeches (light, accessible), cards.

“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.” — Robert Browning Use for: Cards from older relatives, anniversary messages, signs.

“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” — Maya Angelou Use for: Speeches, readings, vows.

“I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Use for: Cards, speeches, readings (especially for literary couples).

“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” — Aristotle Use for: Formal speeches, invitations.

Modern love quotes

“You are my today and all of my tomorrows.” — Leo Christopher Use for: Cards, stationery, signs.

“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” — Roy Croft Use for: Speeches, vows, cards.

“You’re my favourite notification.” — Anonymous Use for: Casual cards, save-the-dates, social media captions.

“I love you more than coffee, but please don’t make me prove it.” — Elizabeth Evans Use for: Funny speeches, casual cards.

“You’re the answer to every prayer I’ve offered. You’re a song, a dream, a whisper.” — Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook Use for: Romantic speeches, readings.

“I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect, and I loved you even more.” — Angelita Lim Use for: Speeches, readings, vows.

Funny love quotes

“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” — Mignon McLaughlin Use for: Father of the bride speeches, cards.

“Love is being stupid together.” — Paul Valéry Use for: Casual speeches, fun cards.

“We loved with a love that was more than love.” — Edgar Allan Poe (funny because it’s Poe — unexpected at a wedding) Use for: Literary couples who appreciate irony.

“I love you and I like you.” — Leslie Knope, Parks and Recreation Use for: Fun couples, casual cards, speeches with personality.

“Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the bins.” — Joyce Brothers (adapted) Use for: Best man speeches, groom speeches.

Quotes from film and TV

“To me, you are perfect.” — Love Actually

“After all, tomorrow is another day.” — Gone with the Wind (for the couple who’s been through a lot)

“You had me at hello.” — Jerry Maguire

“I came here tonight because when you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” — When Harry Met Sally

“As you wish.” — The Princess Bride

“It’s like in that moment the whole universe existed just to bring us together.” — Serendipity

Quotes from songs

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — The Beatles, The End

“You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to.” — Shania Twain, You’re Still the One

“I don’t wanna live without your love.” — Chicago

“At last, my love has come along.” — Etta James, At Last

“Take my hand, take my whole life too.” — Elvis Presley, Can’t Help Falling in Love

Where to use love quotes

Location	Best Quote Style	Length
Wedding card	Classic or modern	1-2 lines
Speech opening	Thought-provoking or funny	1-2 sentences
Speech closing	Sincere and emotional	1-2 sentences
Invitation	Elegant, literary	1 line
Reception sign	Short and visual	Under 10 words
Order of service	Religious, literary, or poetic	1-4 lines
Menu card	Light, celebratory	1 line
Table names	Song lyrics, film quotes	1 line per table
Save-the-date	Fun, personal	1 line
Social media caption	Modern, casual	1-2 lines

How to choose the right quote

1. Does it sound like you? If you’d never say “spiritual communion” in real life, don’t put it in your speech.
2. Does the audience know the source? A Shakespeare quote at a literary wedding = perfect. A Shakespeare quote at a casual pub wedding = pretentious.
3. Is it accurate? Check the quote and attribution before using it. Misquoting or wrong attribution is worse than no quote at all.
4. Does it add something? If removing the quote doesn’t change anything, it’s decorative rather than meaningful. Cut it.

Further reading

• What to Write in a Wedding Card — card messages
• Wedding Readings — full readings for ceremonies
• How to Write a Wedding Speech — the full guide
• Best Man Speech Examples — where quotes work best
• Father of the Bride Speech — closing with a quote